France marks Bastille Day with grand Paris parade, celebrations
Summary
France is celebrating Bastille Day, marking the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, which was a key event in the French Revolution. In Paris, 7,000 people are involved in a parade that includes troops, military vehicles, and a light show at the Eiffel Tower. The celebration also features a speech by President Macron and various international participants.Key Facts
- Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, an important part of the French Revolution.
- In Paris, 7,000 participants, including troops and armored vehicles, march along the Champs-Elysees.
- The event includes fighter jet flyovers and a drone light show at the Eiffel Tower.
- President Emmanuel Macron reviewed the troops and relit the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomphe.
- Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto was the guest of honour, with 200 Indonesian drummers joining the parade.
- The celebration expects agreements on military equipment sales, like Rafale jets, between France and Indonesia.
- Finnish, Belgian, and Luxembourg troops also took part, showing the event’s international nature.
- Special guest Fousseynou Samba Cisse was invited for his heroic act of saving two babies from a fire.
- The Legion of Honour, a prestigious award, was given to Gisele Pelicot, known for her activism against sexual violence.
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